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Historical Event on 4/3/1978

Pandit Hridaynath Kunzru, social reformer, politician, passed away. He contributed greatly to public life, fighting against caste system, untouchability etc. He was closely affiliated to the 'Servants of India Society' with Ghokhaleji. He even declined to accept the ""Bharat Ratna"" award conferred on him.

Other Historical Dates and Events
1/22/1986Indira Gandhi Rajbhasha Awards instituted.
3/3/1978Origin of Saka Era (India).
12/23/1889Mehr Chand Mahajan, Chief Justice of Supreme Court of India, was born.
6/29/1909Pandit Motilal, social reformer and freedom fighter, was born.
7/25/1991Dr. V. K. R. V. Rao, famous economist and former central minister, passed away.
10/25/1990Captain Sangma, first Chief Minister of Meghalaya, died.
11/11/1958Inauguration of 'Indian', first one in Indian Explosive Ltd's factory at Gomia.
4/21/1938Muhammad Iqbal, famous Urdu poet, passed away.
7/31/1880Nawab Rai\Dhanpat Rai, 'Prem Chand', great litterateur, writer, editor, journalist and headmaster, was born at Lamahi village near Varanasi, UP.
4/19/1993Sanjay Dutt, film star, was held under TADA for possessing an AK-56 rifle.